The power trio Half-Dead Hamster combines the musical talents of Josh Bult (bass & vocals), Al Hoffman (vocals & guitar), and Jered Piepenbrink (drums & vocals). They joined together during 2002 in the small town of Peotone, Illinois, out of a shared drive to create music. Influences ranging from The Smashing Pumpkins, Bad Religion, to The Who inspires their rock-oriented style.